Page 2 - Safety In struc tions
User's Manual 2 Safety In struc tions 1. Read In struc tions -– All the safe ty and op er a tion instructions should be read before the Sun Þ re Com po nent is operated. 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating in struc tions should be kept for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings — All warni...
Page 3 - Contents
User's Manual 3 15. To Prevent Electric Shock , do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, re cep ta cle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade ex po sure. Pour préevenir les chocs électriques ne pas utiliser cette Þ che polariseé avec un prolongateur, u...
Page 5 - Overview
User's Manual 5 Your Sun Þ re True Subwoofer EQ Soli- tiare is designed to give you the best pos-sible low-fre quen cy sound quality for your Home Theater ex pe ri ence. It in cor po rates a tre men dous ly powerful built-in am pli Þ er and a single long-throw driver to produce tight, ß oor-rumbling...
Page 6 - Crossover Frequency; Control Panel Features
User's Manual 6 1. Volume This control lets you match the output level of the subwoofer to the level of your sat el lite/main speak ers. The subwoofer output will increase as this control is rotated clockwise. When you have just installed your system, turn this down Þ rst before turning on your sub ...
Page 9 - Installation; Heat rise
User's Manual 9 Installation Observe the following general pre cau - tions and read the safety in struc tions on pages 2 and 3 before using your Sun Þ re Subwoofer. • Never open the cabinet or remove the metal control panel as this might result in an electrical shock to you, or dam age to the unit. ...
Page 10 - Speaker Level connections; Connections
User's Manual 10 Please consider the following when set- ting up your new system : • Before making or changing any connec tions, ALWAYS make sure that the subwoofer and your other components are turned OFF. Also turn down the volume control of the sub woof er and your pream pli Þ er or receiver. • T...
Page 11 - Location; Using Two Subwoofers
User's Manual 11 Placing your subwoofer in a corner will produce optimum performance. Ex per i ment with at least two corners and decide which is the best, or you can try the following procedure: 1. Start by placing the subwoofer right on the seat of your favorite couch or easy chair. Take care to p...
Page 12 - Automatic EQ Mode
User's Manual 12 DIM - STANDBYBRIGHT - ON Solitaire 10 Subwoofer performance is greatly af- fected by the room in which it is situated, and the positioning within the room. The room effects will boost and cut the output levels reaching your listening position. This gives a "Room EQ" effect w...
Page 14 - Connections to a preampli
User's Manual 14 DIM - STANDBY BRIGHT - ON Solitaire 10 PREAMPLIFIER MAIN OUTPUTS R SUB/LFE OUT R L L AMPLIFIER INPUTS TO F System Con Þ gurations The following pages show some typical con nec tions that you might make in your in stal la tion. They show how the inputs and outputs of the Sun Þ re Sub...
Page 16 - Using the line level high-pass outputs
User's Manual 16 If you are using a pream pli Þ er which does not have a sub/LFE output, you can send its left and right front output into the sub woof er’s Line Level inputs and then connect the sub woof -er’s High-Pass outputs to the inputs of your ampli Þ er. The subwoofer will play the low frequ...
Page 17 - Using the speaker level inputs
User's Manual 17 If you are using a receiver which does not have a sub- woof er output or line level outputs (pre-outs), you can connect its speak er outputs to the subwoofer’s speaker-level inputs. The front speak ers can still be con nect ed to your receiver. The subwoofer’s internal ampli Þ er su...
Page 18 - Adjusting the controls; Control settings
User's Manual 18 There are two main methods for adjust- ing the level, crossover frequency and phase of the Sun Þ re Subwoofer to match a sys tem: • Bob Carver’s preferred method: By listening and making the adjustments to suit your taste. • Laboratory method: By measuring the output and adjusting f...
Page 21 - Troubleshooting; Not enough bass
User's Manual 21 Troubleshooting The Sun Þ re Subwoofer is expertly de signed and built to provide years of trou ble-free per for mance. Most problems that occur can usually be solved by checking your setup or making sure that the com po nents con nect ed to the am pli Þ er are on and fully op er a ...
Page 23 - Limited Warranty; Service Assistance
User's Manual 23 Limited Warranty Sun Þ re Corporation is proud of its prod ucts which have been built with care using ad vanced technology and premium com po nent parts. Your unit has been crafted to perform properly for many years. Sun Þ re Corporation offers the following Warranty to you, the own...
Page 24 - Solitaire